Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer

Aya Ezawa is Diversity Officer at Leiden University and University Lecturer Modern Japanese Studies at Leiden University Institute for Area Studies

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Column of the Diversity Officer: Gender diversity and intersectionality

At Leiden University, the share of female professors reached 30.2% in 2020 (up from 14.1% in 2005), an important milestone. Leiden’s ambition is to reach 35% of female professors by 2025. What can we learn from this trajectory of women in Dutch academia? And what’s next?

Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer • 16-12-2021

Column of the Diversity Officer: Inclusive language and spaces

Inclusive language and spaces are central elements of a learning and working environment which welcomes diversity and ensures all staff and students feel part of the campus community.

Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer • 19-09-2021

Column of the Diversity Officer: A dialogue about racism

During this year’s European Action Week against Racism, the Diversity and Inclusion Expertise Office joined efforts with colleagues and students around campus to raise awareness and engage in a dialogue about racism.

Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer • 07-05-2021

Column of the Diversity Officer: Whatsapp, Community and Social Safety

Online environments have become a dominant place for contact, exchange, and community. They create new opportunities as they can bridge space and distance. But as digital platforms have become central to our community life, what we say and the tone we set also makes and breaks our community.

Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer • 30-11-2020

What Does Inclusion Mean to You?

The Leiden Inclusion Blog as a forum to share experiences and discuss current issues related to diversity and inclusion within the university community. Follow us on facebook or instragram, and get in touch to share your story!

Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer • 02-06-2020